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Oretzky Family History

Oretzky Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Zaretsky, Kretzer, Pretz, Retzer, Gretz, Pretty, Retz, Fratzke

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Where is the Oretzky family from?

You can see how Oretzky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oretzky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oretzky family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Oretzky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oretzky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oretzky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oretzky ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Oretzky ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Oretzky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oretzky census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 113 immigration records available for the last name Oretzky. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Oretzky. For the veterans among your Oretzky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oretzky lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Oretzky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Oretzky in 1973 was 86, and 92 in 2004.

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